The Family (2011 TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television production |
| Founded | 24 November 2011 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Documentary television series |
The Family is an Australian fly-on-the-wall documentary series that debuted on 24 November 2011 on SBS One. This production is a localized version of the original British program sharing the same title.
The initial season documents the Cardamone family—father Angelo, mother Josephine, along with their sons David (20), Stefan (18), and Adrian (14)—who consented to have 35 remotely operated cameras record their everyday routines continuously over a three-month period.
Series 1: The Cardamones
The first installment centers on the Cardamone household situated in the Melbourne suburb of Park Orchards.
- Angelo Cardamone is employed in the concrete industry and is a reserved individual who allows his wife to oversee domestic affairs. He assumes a more disciplinarian role when required and looks forward to his sons becoming independent adults.
- Josephine 'Josie' Cardamone manages the home efficiently while holding a part-time position as a cosmetics sales consultant at Myer. She handles a broad range of household responsibilities and eagerly anticipates her future role as a mother-in-law.
- David Cardamone (20), the eldest son, is pursuing architecture studies, works part-time, participates in football, and maintains a committed relationship. He expects his siblings to share household duties fairly and feels restricted by rules preventing him from sharing a bedroom with his girlfriend.
- Stefan Cardamone (18), the middle child, exhibits creativity with a passion for '80s music and guitar playing. He is managing school commitments while contemplating options such as university, vocational training, or traveling.
- Adrian Cardamone (14), the youngest son, displays confidence and often serves as the family’s informal narrator. He avoids disputes by engaging in piano playing and maintains a considerate rapport with his father while expressing interest in beginning to date.